I came here for an afternoon snack since I heard the beignets were good and they were pretty solid. These were made to order, so I waited around 7 minutes to get my beignets. These were around $6 for 3 small beignets which is kind of pricey, but that's pretty much the pricing for the whole island. The beignets were crispy, fluffy, and sweet from the powdered sugar. The service here was also good and the server taking my order was super nice. There's no indoor or outdoor seating. This is more of a grab n go type of spot. A solid spot in Avalon if you're looking for something on the "cheaper" side. read more

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I came here for one thing only, and that was the beignets and they're pretty mid. I don't know what all the hype is all about, but it's kind of cool. You would never expect to order beignets from Chinese joint. read more

I can only rate the beignets (because that's all we ordered), but they sure hit the spot. Nothing like walking around beautiful Avalon with powdered sugar in your face. read more

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Came for the beignets and it was well worth stopping for dessert separately! Quick service read more

Mrs. T's Chinese Kitchen - Bakeries Near Me - Avalon, California

Only tried the beignets, good price, came out hot. Staff was friendly and quick with service. Only a few tables, but you can always get it to go and eat by the water. read more

Really wanted to like this place, but it was meh. Was helped by a nice young woman who offered a half half of noodles and fried rice so I could try both. Portion was huge. Orange chicken had so much breading that I couldn't find the chicken inside. Kung pao shrimp had a nice sauce and crunchy veggies but the shrimp was also fried in too much batter. Hope they can improve as the only Chinese takeout in town. read more

I'm here to report that this place has the BEST BEIGNETS I've ever had. They were so incredibly fresh and powdery. These are probably better than Disneyland's. Please come support a local business in town. I went to Catalina in July to celebrate my birthday weekend and I just remembered how good the beignets are so I came back to write this review. read more

Fresh Beignets!!! Shop opens at 7 with takeaway breakfast items. Delightful with a cup of coffee by the sea. read more

Mrs. T's Chinese Kitchen - Beignets - Bakeries Near Me - Avalon, California

This place is a great value and so tasty. The food is always fresh and portions are hearty. I love the beef and broccoli and spicy orange chicken. Owners are friendly. Great spot to pick up lunch or dinner. read more

The only Asian food place in Avalon and it's just Chinese takeout food. It's greasy and salty but the varieties are not bad. It's weird that they don't always have hot and sour soup. It's a must have soup for any Asian eateries but not here! Kung pao & orange chicken are safe choices in my opinion. Not the best Chinese takeout but it will have to do in Avalon! read more

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Chinese take out food. All items we had were great Couldn't complain about any of it . It rated in my top 3 places of Chinese food I've had (and I've had plenty) Great quality as well . Get the paper steak and orange chicken is amazing read more

The food is delicious! A throwback to Mr. Ning's which was an island favorite for many years. I treat myself once a month with a Kung Pao Chicken and Fried Rice bowl, it's enough for 2 lunches for me. Highly recommend! read more

The food was soo good and filling. We went back for round 2 yesterday and it did not disappoint. Paid $35 for 2 people along with 2 drinks.

We hear of Chinese food & donuts but how about Chinese food & beignets! Mr.T's Chinese Kitchen offers Chinese food Panda express style with all the entrees laid out. You can get fried rice or chow mein on the side with either 1 or 2 entree combo plate. Mr. T's also sells breakfast sandwiches, beignets, juices and ice cream. I arrived on Catalina Island hoping for some breakfast but the pancake houses were packed with a line out the door. I went down a small block and found Mr.T's with no line. I went in to get a two entree plate of spicy shrimp and kung pao chicken. While on a bumpy golf cart ride, I was munching on Mr.T's while enjoying the beautiful island scenery! Wow the shrimp was SPICY hot burned my throat and made me cough. Kung Pao was a little spice and bearable. I was thinking how funny it was that the girl who prepped my food asked if I wanted hot sauce. Im glad I said NO. Taste was pretty bland but a whole lotta spice. I would love to see more Asian food on Catalina. OK quick bite for lunch. read more

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Very good. I didn't think it would be good but I was wrong. Orange was good, king pow shrimp was good. Good purchase. As good as Panda Express . Benieghts were great read more

Landed on Catalina for our cruise. Fresh, made to order beignets that are incredible! 5/5 stars

Not so sure about their food as we didn't have any as we mainly came here for their beignets. Saw from a fellow foodie how good their beignets were and had to check them out since we were there for the day as it was one of the stops on our cruise. For a little over $6, you get 3 beignets. They are a lot smaller and cost more than ones I've had from New Orleans or at the Disney but they're pretty tasty and made fresh once ordered. A nice little place to get a taste of the sweet treat of beignets. It's a small mom-and-pop kinda shop and doesn't have seating on the inside but there are a few tables out front to have lunch or a treat. read more

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Great place to get quick , comfort food. I got a bowl with chow mein and orange chicken. Nice. read more

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310-351-2382. They have a new phone number. I told them they might want to update Yelp. Pretty good Chinese food for an island.

I saw a Yelp review that this place served really good Beignets and I was craving something sweet. This little Chinese food place is tucked away next to Original Jack's Pancakes. The beignets seemed to be fresh and made to order. I waited about 5 minutes and they were warm with a perfect amount of sugar topping. It comes in a box of 3 for $5 but I couldn't wait so the picture only shows 2. I loved it! I would definitely come back here and make sure I check in next time! read more

Mrs. T's Chinese Kitchen - Beignets (3 for $5) - Bakeries Near Me - Avalon, California

After a full day of hiking sometimes you just crave some comfort food. The orange chicken bowl and beef and broccoli bowl hit the spot. The line to order was only a couple people at 2pm and the sidewalk seating was in the shade. Generally I eat healthier but would definitely come back read more

We stayed for a week on the island, found this place and came here a few times. I kept trying to get a taste of their beignets but they kept telling us to try back later or tomorrow. We kept checking in but never got it. I really wanted to be able to compare theirs to beignets made in New Orleans. The chicken noodle soup though was thee best. Nice flavor and large containers, filled us up. We came back for more soup. read more

I just tried the Beignets. Were excellent, like the ones in New Orleans! They fry them by order, and I'm glad for that. Really really good

This place has incredible baked goods, specifically the breakfast croissant sandwich and beignets! read more

Mrs. T's Chinese Kitchen - Beignets - Bakeries Near Me - Avalon, California

It was strange that I wanted Chinese food on Catalina, but I stumbled upon this kettle gem. It was next door to my favorite breakfast spot on the island. Unfortunately dues to Covid jacks was closed. I saw a few mixed reviews. First of all you have to remember all of the food on the island cost a bit more. It is a seasonal vacation spot and the have to ship stuff from the mainland. I thought the food was really tasty with large portions. I would come back for sure. When I went the service was great and the two people that were working in there were very friendly. PS get the cream cheese won tons. My kids loved them and we ended getting three orders! Enjoy your day on Catalina read more

BEST BEIGNETS EVER! Made fresh and piping hot! So funny that it's also a Chinese restaurant

We ate here upon arriving to the island and finding out Original Jacks wasn't operating (Covid), so we settled for this place because we were hungry. The server seemed angry and talked to is rudely ("what else?" After we would order something....sheesh!) The food wasn't worth the money they were charging either. Most items were $12-17. For Chinese fastfood?! No thank you. Lesson learned...never again. read more

I love this place. Though I have never gone for breakfast (apparently the food is entirely different), I ALWAYS come for the Chinese. It's not authentic, but delicious. It's kind of like an even more delicious, hole-in-the-wall, Panda Express. The service is always instant and there is never a line. They have really awesome sauces and side dishes. I would specifically recommend their orange chicken, Chow Mein, and fried rice. It's in a central location among all the shops and Catalina tourism. Be sure to enjoy it on the beach!! read more

Mrs. T's Chinese Kitchen - Orange Chicken - Bakeries Near Me - Avalon, California

I've tried many fast food Panda style Chinese restaurants all over So Cal. The one combo plate is pricey in comparison to the mainland but what do you expect on an island. I ordered the Broccoli Beef, Chow Mien, and fried rice and we both really liked it. Actually one combo was enough food for the both of us so it's a good value. read more

Avalon needs Asian food!! Without Mr Ming's it is seriously lacking, but this place kinda fills the space. Good fast food, no sit down like Ming's but the food is good with decent portions. A great space share with the bakery in the morning and Mrs T's at lunch. The bakery is good as well. read more

I hate to do this....but first off, the hours are horrible....they close at 3pm. Also the name is a bit deceiving...you would think a bake shop would have cupcakes, or pie, or some other pastry besides donuts? I grab a pan dulce concha (Mexcian sweet bread...one of the only non-donuts in the joint) and a $1.50 choco chip cookie for the wife. The concha is not bad, but I don't even finish it....the cookie is a bit doughy, cold, way overpriced and the wife tosses half of it, i didn't want it either....Guess I should have bought a donut.... read more

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This place is a rip off, they charge $15.00 for a side of tasteless rice and noodles and their maid dishes lack any sort of protein!!! So what am I paying $15.00 for Mrs Ts?? Your cheap onions and broccoli you buy for $2.00 in bulk??? Not to mention they are so greedy they charge for FORTUNE COOKIES!!! This is unheard of, get a grip and stop ripping people off with your overpriced Chinese food! And add a medium size for your soup and stop assuming people are stupid enough not to know what how cheap and better Chinese restaurants are on the mainland you are just taking advantage of people in this town and you should be ashamed of yourself! read more

This is not based on the quality of food that they have there. With the name having bakeshop one would think they sell cakes there but guess what they don't! When I decided a 4 day vacation to catalina for my hubbys bday I wanted to surprise him with a cake on the day of his bday. I called the shop and asked if I could place an order for a cake the guy who answered didn't know if they did that hmm don't you work there? Shouldn't you know? I asked he said NO! Luckily he had a friend that baked cakes on her own time and said she would probably be able to make me one. I got in contact with her and she was able to make me one. I have to say that was one of the best chocolate cakes I have ever had! It would be best if they actually were a bakery shop and had what a bakery would have instead of its name misleading us into thinking they are a bakery read more

If you work up an appetite, I suggest trying Mrs. T's Chinese Kitchen and Avalon Bake Shop. One of the unique restaurants in Avalon. It is located inside the Original Jack's Restaurant Building on Catalina Ave, tucked between Avalon Liquor and the Lobster Trap. Their Bake Shop usually open at 7am and offers tasty breakfast sandwiches, coffee, and pastries but due to Stay at Home order they are only opening at 11:30am and closing at 7pm offering savory, authentic Chinese food. Last night Chad and I had the Chicken fried rice, beef and Broccoli, Kung pow chicken with Chow mien. It was made fresh and service was fast. It was exceptionally delicious and satisfying. The chicken and beef were tender and the cooked veggies were crunchy and fresh. The portions were hefty for a good price. Restaurant is clean, staff is wearing masks and gloves and social distancing is enforced. To view their menu, go to catalinahotspots.com read more

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They don't bake fresh. If you want their doughnuts when they're fresh you'll have to bribe the guy who makes them between 1am and 2am. Lol What happened to the days when you could smell fresh bread in the air all morning? Anyway, when you go to buy your 1.25 and or 2$ doughnuts know that they're almost day old by the time you get there. And please make some French curlers! read more

Waiter got my order completely wrong. There was hair in both mine and my wife's food...very off putting. They did offer to make it again. Wouldn't come back again. read more

The food here is delicious! I tried the French toast with hash browns, sausage, and eggs, the nutella crepe with fruit, and the eggs Benedict. Everything was fantastic!! read more

Mrs. T's Chinese Kitchen - Nutella & fruit crepe - Bakeries Near Me - Avalon, California

Very good food for a good price. I got the Elvis waffle which was very rich and yummy. The hash browns were my fav nice and crispy. My boyfriend got the Hawaiian breakfast which he liked the coconut syrup was a lil too much. read more

Mrs. T's Chinese Kitchen - Elvis waffle bacon, peanut butter and bananas on a waffle. Very rich but sooooo good! - Bakeries Near Me - Avalon, California

Just charged my wife $ 1 for a cup of hot water for our baby. Shame and disgrace. I do not know who the owner of this business is and what they are thinking. I have never been charged for a cup of hor water that I need to prepare our baby's breakfast. It does not seem like a business that shares the values of America and being proud to be an American. I would never recommend supporting or chosing this business. read more

This review is for the Bakery, since the Chinese Kitchen was not available when we came. We didn't order much here, but the beignets and brownie we did order were really good. The beignets were a bit more towards the croissant type of dough than I've had other places, but they were still really good. The brownie was also really good and well worth the price. Definitely worth getting too early. read more